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The Castillo Family
Since my last post, things have been incredibly hard—emotionally, physically… in every way. I’m so tired. But, I want to start this update with a high note!
I GOT TO SEE MY BOYS! They did better than expected. They asked questions and were curious, but they did a great job being gentle. My family did a wonderful job steering them to the right spot to give gentle hugs and then hauling them back towards toys. Saying goodbye at the end of the evening was hard, but they were brave. I managed to hold it together until they left. It was a wonderful evening and I can’t emphasize how much I miss them. A big shout out to my husband for holding down the fort and to my sister in law, Lauren for taking the week off of work to stay at the house to provide consistency for the boys, keep the house in order and give Alex the time to come see me. I will never be able to thank you enough.
Onto tough stuff…
Hearing that the cancer is still active and moving through my body is terrifying. It feels like this part of the battle isn’t over, and that realization is a huge setback. Knowing this monster is growing while I’m trying to heal and gather strength to fight it—it’s a hard pill to swallow. Right now, it feels like it has the upper hand.
And seeing my body for the first time after everything… I don’t even have words. I just can’t.
But in the middle of all of this, I hold onto: My God is greater than any high or low I will ever experience. He is carrying me.
“…and to him who has no might, He increases strength.”
Isaiah 40:28-31
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might He increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
A few specific prayer requests:
• Wound healing: Please pray that the wound on my right side heals completely. Right now, it’s on the verge of necrosis, which would mean another surgery to clean and restitch it—setting back the healing timeline before chemo. My brother-in-law reminded me to pray BOLDLY, so here it is: we are asking God that by my appointment on 5/30, there will be no signs of necrosis, and that it will be caught up in healing with the other wound.
• Wisdom for upcoming decisions: We have several big choices ahead regarding chemo, cold capping, and more. Please pray for clear guidance.
• Mental and emotional strength: The past few days have been a roller coaster, and there’s just so much to process. I could really use peace of mind and heart.
Thank you for standing with us. We feel your prayers.
Love - Elly
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